Middle East

Nightlife

After the sun goes down, the
main cities in Malaysia take
on a different shade of
brilliance. Fashionable
restaurants, cosy cafes and
the ever-popular 24-hour mamak
draw in the crowds with
promises of a good night out.
Many urban areas, especially
around Kuala Lumpur, have
venues open until dawn to
cater to city folks who prefer
jumping into the thick of
action at night.

From neighbourhood pubs to
vibrant clubs headlined by
international deejays,
nightlife in Malaysia’s
urbanscape is not to be
missed. In Kuala Lumpur, the
partying is centred along
Changkat Bukit Bintang, with
other social hubs being Asian
Heritage Row and Jalan P.
Ramlee.

A popular night-time activity
for Malaysians is eating, with
hawkers open until the wee
hours of the morning. Whether
you’re hungry after a heady
clubbing session, or just
peckish after a midnight
movie, street food is
available everywhere, catering
to every single palate.

Key Tips

Make sure you carry some cash as street food hawkers do not accept credit cards.

The mass public transport system stops operating around midnight, so be prepared to take a taxi back to your hotel if you are out late. A midnight surcharge applies.